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[vos]

I have come across 2 different monitors that I am considering and wondering if anyone has any thoughts .  Both I am considering buying used for 400 each

 

One is a lg oled 42" c2 tv

 

The second is a lg  48" 48gq900-b gaming monitor.

 

The obvious difference is the size but even without decasing it is 21.3" to 24.6 inches wide, which I feel i can deal with on a custom build.  Other thing I am wondering about if it will matter are the gloss screen of the tv vs the matte screen of the monitor.  The max brightness  on the moniter is 330 cd/m2, but i cant find specs on the tv( I believe tvs are brighter, but the monitor is made for gaming).  I know the larger will have black bars on the side to achieve correct length, but is that a big deal?  Anything else you would consider?  Both have  the same 4k 120hz oled screen.

 

I'm trying to source the playfield first to build a custom cabinet around, so I don't have pc specs ill use yet.

Edited by vos, 19 March 2026 - 04:13 PM.

[barneyrfd]

Just my 2 cents...

 

The 48" will give you a full size standard table (approx. 42" x 20.25") with a 1" or so black bar on each side and you will need a custom cabinet or wide body.  The 42" will give you a approx. 90% full table size and should fit in a standard body cabinet.  If ya have the room, I'd take the 48" monitor.  I don't think the matte screen will be an issue, there are lots of reviews on U tube you can check out to be sure.  I have a 25" wide custom cabinet and it feels just fine width wise.  Plus, sometimes TVs are tricky to setup so they come on and shut off when and how you want.

[Breadbox64]

When you want to use a protective glass for the playfield the matte monitor could be better. A glossy monitor has some mirroring effect, same goes for the protective glass. I don't have any experience with V-Pin cabinets so far but I would fear some double mirroring between monitor and glass. It's ust an idea of mine, but proably someone  else with an glossy monitor inside a cabinet can clarify. The two monitors I use for my 2 screen setup are matte but their picture looks brilliant and glossy. Personally I do prefer matte dislays in genereal because of less/none mirroring.

[Tesla]

 

The second is a lg  48" 48gq900-b gaming monitor.

 

 

I would go with this one above because:

Matte panel-finish (Anti-Glare & Low Reflection)
16:9 aspect ratio (4K res oled)

Display-Port Input and 120Hz 

Compatible with both Nvidia G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync

 

What's not to like? Sounds awesome to me.